Mycotoxins, such as aflatoxins, fumonisins, and deoxynivalenol, are toxic chemical substances produced by certain species of fungi that can develop in crops. Maira Duffeck, Extension row crop ...

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Dealing with mycotoxins in corn during harvest can be double trouble for farmers. Not only do they reduce yields and grain quality, but if contaminated grain is fed to livestock, it can lead to ...

Minimizing the effect of mycotoxin-contaminated silage on dairy cattle can sometimes feel like playing a game of whack-a-mole. When the negative impact of mycotoxins are observed on dairy cattle ...

Speaking with a winemaker recently and asking about indigenous yeast, she cut us off and asked why she would leave a major decision about her winemaking—fermentation—up to chance. When we delve into ...

Mold in houses is unsightly and may cause unpleasant odors. More important though, mold has been linked to a range of health effects—especially triggering asthma. However, is mold exposure linked to a ...

Ian Musgrave has received funding from the National Health and Medical Research Council to study adverse reactions to herbal medicines and has previously been funded by the Australian Research Council ...

Pseudomonas aeruginosa (small rod-shaped bacteria) swarms toward and around a neighboring Cryptococcus neoformans (round yeast) colony. The thin fluid halo surrounding the yeast enables the bacteria ...

Although Medicare does not specifically mention mycotoxin testing, Medicare Part B may cover mycotoxin tests if a doctor deems it medically necessary. Mycotoxins are toxic compounds that certain types ...

The protein DNase1 is one of the oldest biological agents in history: It has been on the market since 1958 and is now used, among other things, to treat cystic fibrosis. However, it takes considerable ...

How do organisms adapt to climate change? A new study reveals the complex interplay between genetic diversity and temperature tolerance evolution. How do organisms adapt to climate change? A new study ...